WQ0036701_Final Permit_20131025

RMENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Programs
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
October 25, 2013
DANIEL ARMSTRONG— VP ADMIN
HIGH VISTA FINANCE, LLC
88 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
MILLS RIVER, NORTH CAROLINA 28759
Subject: Permit No. WQ0036701
High Vista Country Club
Conjunctive Reclaimed Water
Utilization System
Henderson and Buncombe
Counties
Dear Mr. Armstrong:
In accordance with your permit application request received June 5, 2013, and subsequent
additional information received July 29, 2013 and September 12, 2013, and draft permit comments, we
are forwarding herewith Permit No. WQ0036701 dated October 25, 2013, to High Vista Finance for the
continued operation of the subject conjunctive reclaimed water utilization facilities.
This permit, which allows for reclaimed water to be irrigated on Holes 10-14 of the High Vista
Golf course, shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2018, and shall be subject to
the conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please note Conditions I.1 and I.2 requiring
installation of a freeboard gauge in the irrigation pond and abandonment of monitoring wells MW -
1, MW -2, and MW -3. This permit does not contain Attachment A (used for effluent monitoring), only
Attachment B (for utilization sites).
If any parts, requirements or limitatio%s contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee
has the right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of
this permit. This request shall be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and
binding.
One set of approved plans is being forwarded to you. If you need additional information
concerning this matter, please contact Cory Larsen at [phone] or [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Reeder
WATER QUALITY PERMITTING SECTION
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Loca�on: 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, North Carolina 27644
Phone: 9IM07-64641 FAX: [phone]
Internet: ht1Q:llaortal.ncdernr.orglwebfwq
An Equal OPPMUnity 1 Affirmative Aclion Employer
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Mr. Daniel Armstrong
October 25, 2013
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cc: Henderson County Health Department
Buncombe County Health Department
Asheville Regional Office
Chris Mahoney — High Vista Country Club
William Buie, PE — William G. Lapsley & Associates, PA
Beth Buffington, Public Water Supply Section -- Protection and Enforcement Branch
Permit File WQ0036701
Notebook File WQ0036701
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
CONJUNCTIVE RECLAIMED WATER UTILIZATION SYSTEM PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
High Vista Finance, LLC
Henderson and Buncombe Counties
FOR THE
continued operation of a 11,442 gallon per day (GPD) conjunctive reclaimed water utilization system;
consisting of:
a 300 -GPM effluent pump station with duplex 300 -GPM irrigation pumps, an approximately 1 MG gallon
irrigation / reclaimed water storage pond, a standby power generator, a spray irrigation area totaling 32
acres and consisting of 60+ Toro Model 750 sprinkler heads (or equivalent) with 86 -foot spray radius on
golf course Holes 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14; and all associated piping, valves and appurtenances;
to serve High Vista Country Club, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters, pursuant to the
application received June 5, 2013, and subsequent additional information received by the Division of
Water Resources, and in conformity with the project plans, specifications, and other supporting data
subsequently filed and approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and
considered a part of this permit.
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This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2018 and shall be subject to
the following specified conditions and limitations:
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z. SCHEDULES
1. A gauge to monitor reclaimed water levels in the reclaimed water storage / irrigation pond shall be
installed within 60 days of the effective date of this permit, Caution shall be taken not to damage the
integrity of any liner present when installing the gauge.
2. Within 60 days of the effective date of this permit, monitoring wells MW -1, MW -2, and MW -3 shall
be permanently abandoned. Within 30 days of abandonment, a Well Abandonment Record (Form
GW -30) listing this permit number and the appropriate monitoring well identification number shall be
completed for each well abandoned and mailed to the Division of Water Resources, Water Quality
Permitting Section, 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1636. A North Carolina Certified
Well Contractor shall abandon the monitoring wells according to the North Carolina Well
Construction Standards (15A NCAC 02C .0113) and local county rules.
No later than six months prior to the expiration of this permit, the Permittee shall request renewal of
this permit on official Division forms. Upon receipt of the request, the Division will review the
adequacy of the facilities described therein, and if warranted, will renew the permit for such period of
time and under such conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate. Please note Rule 15A
NCAC 02T .0105(4) requires an updated site map to be submitted with the permit renewal
application.
H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The subject reclaimed water facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated at all times so
there is no discharge to surface waters, nor any contravention of groundwater or surface water
standards. In the event the facilities fail to perform satisfactorily, including the creation of nuisance
conditions due to improper operation and maintenance, or failure of the utilization areas to adequately
assimilate the reclaimed water, the Permittee shall take immediate corrective actions including
Division required actions, such as the construction of additional or replacement reclaimed water
utilization facilities or cessation of reclaimed water utilization activities.
2. This permit shall not relieve the Permittee of their responsibility for damages to groundwater or
surface water resulting from the operation of this facility.
3. Reclaimed water may only be utilized at the sites listed in Attachment B. .
4. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be located at least 10 feet horizontally from and 18 inches
below any water line where practicable. Where these separation distances cannot be met, the piping
and integrity testing procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C.
5. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall not be less than 100 feet from a well unless the piping and
integrity testing procedures meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C, but in no
case shall they be less than 25 feet from a private well or 50 feet from a public well.
6. Reclaimed water distribution lines shall be Iocated at least two feet horizontally from and 18 inches
above any sewer line where practicable. Where these separation distances cannot be met, the piping
and integrity testing procedures shall meet water main standards in accordance with 15A NCAC 18C.
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T The following shall be requirements for the reclaimed water storage and utilization facilities:
a. All reclaimed water valves, storage facilities and outlets shall be tagged or labeled to warn the
public or employees that reclaimed water is not intended for drinking. Where appropriate, such
warning shall inform the public or employees to avoid contact with reclaimed water.
b. All reclaimed water valves and outlets shall be of a type, or secured in a manner, that permits
operation by authorized personnel only.
c. Hose bibs shall be located in locked, below grade vaults that shall be labeled as being of non -
potable quality. As an alternative to the use of locked vaults with standard hose bib services, other
locking mechanisms such as hose bibs which can only be operated by a tool may be placed above
ground and labeled as non -potable water.
8. No direct cross -connections shall be allowed between reclaimed water and potable water systems,
unless such connection has been approved by the Department pursuant to 15A NCAC 18C .0406.
9. The compliance and review boundaries are established at the irrigation area boundaries. Any
exceedance of standards at the compliance or review boundary shall require action in accordance with
15A NCAC 02L,0106.
10. The Permittee shall apply for a permit modification to establish a new compliance boundary prior to
any sale or transfer of property affecting a compliance boundary.
11. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02L .0107(d), no wells, excluding Division approved monitoring
wells, shall be constructed within the compliance boundary except as provided for in 15A NCAC 02L
.0107(g).
12. Setbacks for reclaimed utilization areas shall be as follows (all distances in feet):
i. Surface waters not classified SA: 25
ii. Water supply wells: 100
M. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The reclaimed water utilization facilities shall be properly maintained and operated at all times. The
facilities shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the
discharge of any reclaimed water or partially treated effluent resulting from the operation of this
facility. 14 a
2. The Permittee shall maintain an Operation and Maintenance Plan pursuant to 15A NCAC 02U .080 1,
which at a minimum shall include the following:
a. Description of the system in sufficient detail to show what operations are necessary for the
system to function and by whom the functions will be conducted;
b. Description of anticipated maintenance activities;
c. Include provisions for safety measures including restriction of access to sites and equipment; and
d. Spill control provisions including response to upsets and bypasses including control, containment,
remediation, and contact information for plant personnel, emergency responders and regulatory
agencies.
Only reclaimed water generated at the High Vista WWTP (Permit No. WQ0015929 / NC0089095)
shall be utilized in accordance with this permit.
4. Reclaimed water .shall not be added to the irrigation pond at any time that freeboard levels are less
than one (1) foot.
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5. A gauge to monitor reclaimed water levels in the irrigation pond shall be provided. This gauge shall
have readily visible permanent markings at inch or tenth of a foot increments.
6. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02U .0501, the Permittee shall provided notification to the public
and/or employees about the use of reclaimed water, and that reclaimed water is not intended for
drinking. Such notification shall be provided to employees in a language they can understand.
IV. MONITORING AND REPORTING RE UIItMENTS
1. Any Division required monitoring (including groundwater, plant tissue, soil and surface water
analyses) necessary to ensure groundwater and surface water protection shall be established, and an
acceptable sampling reporting schedule shall be followed.
2. Freeboard (i.e., reclaimed water level to the lowest embankment elevation) in the irrigation pond shall
be measured to the nearest inch or tenth of a foot, and recorded weekly. Weekly freeboard records
shall be maintained at the facility for a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available
to the Division upon request.
The Permittee shall maintain adequate records tracking the amount of reclaimed water utilized.
Records shall be maintained for a minimum of five years. At a minimum, these records shall include
the following information for each utilization site listed in Attachment B:
a. Date of reclaimed water utilization; and
b. Monthly and year-to-date irrigation volumes for entire course.
4. A maintenance log shall be maintained at this facility. This log shall be maintained at the facility for
a period of no less than five years, and shall be made available to the Division upon request. At a
minimum, this Iog shall include:
a. Record of preventative maintenance (e.g., changing/adjusting of equipment, pump and valve
maintenance, cross connection control, testing, inspections and cleanings, etc.; and
b. Record of all unpermitted releases of reclaimed water to surface water or land surface including
date of occurrence, estimated volume of release, cause, and corrective action taken.
5. Noncompliance%Notification: o
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The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number (828)
296-4500, as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours, or on the next working day
following the occurrence or first knowledge of the.occurrence of any of the following:
a. Any failure resulting in a discharge of reclaimed water directly to surface waters or any
unpermitted release of reclaimed water to land surface greater than or equal to 5,000 gallons.
Unpermitted releases less than 5,000 gallons to land surface shall be documented by the permittee
in accordance with Condition IV.3 but do not require Regional Office notification.
b. Any time self-monitoring indicates the facilities permitted herein have gone out of compliance
with the limitations contained in this permit.
c. Ponding in or runoff from the reclaimed water utilization sites.
Any emergency requiring immediate reporting (e.g., discharges to surface waters, imminent failure of
a storage structure, etc.) outside normal business hours shall be reported to the Division's Emergency
Response personnel at telephone number [phone], [phone], or [phone].
Persons reporting such occurrences by telephone shall also file a written report in letter form within
five days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline the actions taken or
proposed to be taken to ensure the problem does not recur.
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V. INSPECTIONS
I. The Permittee shall provide adequate inspection and maintenance to ensure proper operation of the
utilization facilities.
2. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect distribution lines and utilization facilities to prevent
malfunction, facility deterioration and operator errors resulting in discharges, which may cause the
release of wastes to the environment, a threat to human health or a public nuisance. The Permittee
shall maintain an inspection log that includes, at a minimum, the date and time of inspection,
observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective actions taken. The Permittee shall
maintain this inspection log for a period of five years from the date of the inspection, and this log
shall be made available to the Division upon request.
3. Any duly authorized Division representative may, upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect
any property, premises or place on or related to the distribution Iines and utilization facilities
permitted herein at any reasonable time for the purpose of determining compliance with this permit;
may inspect or copy any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of this
permit, and may collect groundwater, surface water or leachate samples.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
I. Failure to comply with the conditions and limitations contained herein may subject the Permittee to
an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes 143-
215.6A to 143-215.6C.
2. This permit shall become voidable if the permitted facilities are not constructed in accordance with
the conditions of this permit, the Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting
documentation.
3. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in the permit
application, Division approved plans and specifications, and other supporting documentation. No
variances to applicable rules governing the construction or operation of the permitted facilities are
granted, unless specifically requested and approved in this permit pursuant to 15A NCAC 02T
.0105(n).
4. The issuance of this permit does not exempt the Permittee from complying with any and all statutes,
rules, regulations, or ordinancgs, which may be imposed by other jurisdictional governmegt agencies
(e.g., local, state, and federal)f Of particular concern to the Division are applicable river buffer rules
in 15A NCAC 02B .0200; erosion and sedimentation control requirements in 15A NCAC Chapter 4
and under the Division's General Permit NCG010000; any requirements pertaining to wetlands under
15A NCAC 02B .0200 and 02H .0500; National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
requirements under 15A NCAC 02H .0100, and documentation of compliance with Article 21 Part 6
of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes.
5. In the event the permitted facilities change ownership or the Permittee changes their name, a written
permit modification request shall be submitted to the Division. This request shall be made on official
Division forms, and shall include appropriate property ownership documentation and other supporting
documentation as necessary. The Permittee of record shall remain fully responsible for maintaining
and operating the facilities permitted herein until a permit is issued to the new owner.
6. The Permittee shall retain a set of Division approved plans and specifications for the life of the
facilities permitted herein.
7. The Permittee shall maintain this permit until all permitted facilities herein are properly closed or
permitted under another permit issued by the appropriate permitting authority pursuant to 15A NCAC
02T.01050).
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S. This permit is subject to revocation or unilateral modification upon 60 days notice from the Division
Director, in whole or part for the requirements listed in 15A NCAC 02T .0110.
9. Unless the Division Director grants a variance, expansion of the permitted facilities contained herein
shall not be granted if the Permittee exemplifies any of the criteria in 15A NCAC 02T .0120(b).
10. The Permittee shall pay the annual fee within 30 days after being billed by the Division. Failure to
pay the annual fee accordingly shall be cause for the Division to revoke this permit pursuant to 15A
NCAC 02T ,0105(e)(3).
Permit issued this the 25h day of October 2013.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
•Womaf A. Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number WQ0036701
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ATTACHMENT B - APPROVED RECLAEMED WATER USES
ONSITE CONJUNCTPVE USES
High Vista Finance, LLC — High Vista Country Club
Permit Number: WQ0036701 Version: 1.0
Hole
Location Name
Owner
Founty
Latitude
Longitude
Approved Use
Net Acreage
Parameter
Units
HourlaAate
10
High Vista Golf Course
High Vista
Henderson
35026'02"
82034'56"
Irrigation
3.10
Application
0.15
in
Finance, LLC
Rate
II
High Vista Golf Course
High Vista
Buncombe
35026'11"
82035'01"
Irrigation
8.20
Application
0.15
in
Finance, LLC
Rate
12
High Vista Golf Course
High Vista
Buncombe
35026'09"
82034'53"
Irrigation
5.60
Application
0.15
in
Finance, LLC
Rate
13
High Vista Golf Course
High Vista
Buncombe
35°25'59"
82°34'37"
Irrigation
g 70
Application
Rate
0.15
in
Finance, LLC
14
High Vista Golf Course
High Vista
Henderson
35025'52"
82°34'43"
Irrigation
6.40
Application
0.15
in
Finance, LLC
Rate
Notes:
1. Utilization records for these sites are not required to be reported on Form NDAR-I but shall be maintained by the user as required in Condition iV.3 and available to the Division upon request.
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